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KG02 XCW

2002 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 XCW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016
Fail 5 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015
Pass 5 Dec 2013 189,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 175,361 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 75,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Airbag light stays on

Centre rear stop light not working, in doubt as to whether connected

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 160,101 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

belly panel and sill covers fitted

ns/f inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Aug 2010 121,600 miles

front windscreen cracked outside drivers view area

Pass 18 Jul 2009 114,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 107,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 98,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,261 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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KG02 XCW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KG02 XCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KG02 XCW registered?

KG02 XCW is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for KG02 XCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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